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Drought in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-05 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 120M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought conditions worsened across north Texas in November.  The regions of east and north Texas considered to be in severe drought (D2) as classified by the U.S. Drought Monitor continued to expand.  An area of extreme drought (D3), which returned to the area in October, expanded to encompass a roughly twenty-four thousand square mile area, including the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.  The average high temperature for the month was 7.7 degrees above normal.  Rain was only measured one day at Dallas/Fort Worth...a meager 0.02 inches.  The period from September through November this year ranked as the driest fall on record for Waco, during which only 1.46 inches of rain fell.  It was the 4th driest fall on record for Dallas/Fort Worth, with only 2.25 inches of rainfall. Both hydrological and agricultural impacts were noted in the Drought Impact Reporter this month.  Several grass fires broke out in north Texas in the last few days of November, destroying over twenty homes.  Low humidities and high winds accelerated grass fires in six north Texas counties on the 27th.  Similar conditions on the 28th made it difficult for firefighters battling fires for a second day.  The fires destroyed homes, forced hundreds to evacuate, and injured firefighters.  One fire began west of Cleburne in Johnson County and spread into Tarrant County, burning 1,000 acres and twenty-four structures, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Department.  Significant agricultural impacts became more widespread this month as the drought worsened.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture declared five counties in Texas natural disaster areas, including Fannin, Grayson, Collin, Delta, Lamar, and Hunt.  Texas Governor Rick Perry also requested assistance for six other north central Texas counties (Coryell, Henderson, Johnson, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Van Zandt) due to worsening drought conditions. According to the Drought Impact Reporter, Texas agriculture officials noted mounting losses from the 2005 drought in the eastern two-thirds of the state, especially in the livestock sector.  Sales of cattle normally account for about half of the cash receipts in the state.  The Texas Agricultural Statistics Service stated that market prices were lower for calves this fall, causing many ranchers to sell lighter calves and take lower prices because there was not enough grazing for the winter.  Farm Services Agency statistics indicated non-irrigated forage grazing losses of 77% in Grayson County.  Only about half of the 2005 hay crop was harvested, and many farmers were unable to harvest second and third cuttings, causing hay prices to increase sharply.  Many producers had to haul water to pastures because stock tanks dried up.  In addition, most of the one million acres of wheat planted this year in drought-affected areas did not come up.  Fall-planted grains such as oats and rye, used for winter grazing, were similarly affected.  The drought continued into December.
Flood in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 09-NOV-05 02:00:00 to 09-NOV-05 03:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

An area of strong thunderstorms deposited up to two inches of rain during the evening across west central and central Ohio.  The heavy rain caused flooded roads in isolated locations near Sidney and across southern Delaware county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
From 09-NOV-05 00:30:00 to 09-NOV-05 00:34:00 (EST)
Location: ROYALTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Large limbs were downed, and shingles were pulled off a few homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKAWAY, OHIO
From 08-NOV-05 23:05:00 to 08-NOV-05 23:09:00 (EST)
Location: NEW HOLLAND
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Large limbs were downed.
Winter Storm in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-DEC-05 06:00:00 to 15-DEC-05 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Freezing rain fell across the Triad from around 4 am to noon with accumulations up to a quarter of an inch. No major power outages were reported in the area, however, hundreds of automobile accidents resulted from the freezing rain.
Heavy Snow in WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-DEC-05 10:00:00 to 03-DEC-05 07:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Lake Effect snow bands developed during the morning hours of Friday December 2nd over Warren County, and then expanded east during the afternoon and evening hours into McKean and Potter Counties. Snowfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour, combined with gusty winds to produce localized near-blizzard conditions during the late afternoon and evening hours. The snow bands gradually diminished in areal coverage and intensity during the early morning hours of Saturday December 3rd.  Localized snowfall amounts of up to 11 inches occurred in Potter County, while 12 to 16 inches occurred in northern Warren and McKean counties.
Wildfire in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 03-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 03-DEC-05 18:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The "Quail Valley" fire occurred just to the north of San Angelo during record warm temperatures in the 80s and relative humidities around 8 percent. This fire destroyed two structures and closed highway 277 for a time during the afternoon.

Drought in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 01-DEC-05 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-05 00:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 50M
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Drought Conditions were beginning to develop across a large portion of West Central Texas by the end of December as the last good rains were received back in the  middle of October.
Winter Storm in WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-DEC-05 03:00:00 to 16-DEC-05 09:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A low pressure system developed along the Gulf Coast early on Thursday December 15th, and then tracked northeast toward the mid Atlantic Coast from Thursday night into early Friday morning on December 16th.  This storm spread a swath of wintry precipitation across central Pennsylvania from early Thursday afternoon, into Thursday night and early Friday morning.  Precipitation began as snow, but then mixed with sleet and freezing rain by late Thursday afternoon. The mix of sleet and freezing rain then persisted through much of Thursday night, before changing back to light snow as it ended early Friday.Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches across the lower Susquehanna Valley, to 3 to 6 inches across the central mountains, with 6 to 8 inches across the north central mountains. However, ice accretion of one quarter inch or more occurred across a large portion of the central mountains, and portions of the lower and mid Susquehanna Valley. The combination of snow and ice significantly impacted travel across much of central Pennsylvania Thursday evening into Friday morning. Several road closures occurred to due multi-vehicle accidents, including portions of Interstate 80 in Union County.
Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-05 00:15:00 to 04-DEC-05 00:20:00 (CST)
Location: TUPELO
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A couple of trees and a power pole were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-NOV-05 01:57:00 to 06-NOV-05 02:05:00 (CST)
Location: WALLS
Magnitude: 65 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A couple of trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 15-NOV-05 18:55:00 to 15-NOV-05 18:55:00 (EST)
Location: CELESTINE
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A National Weather Service survey team estimated 80 mph straight line winds destroyed a well built shed and a grain silo.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 15-NOV-05 19:25:00 to 15-NOV-05 19:25:00 (EST)
Location: WICKLIFFE
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained storm spotter estimated a 70 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KANSAS
From 11-SEP-05 17:30:00 to 11-SEP-05 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: MEADE
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A business band antenna was blown down by the high wind.
Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 05-SEP-05 05:41:00 to 05-SEP-05 05:41:00 (CST)
Location: FREEPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime to quarter sized hail fell.

Heavy Rain in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 05-SEP-05 06:25:00 to 05-SEP-05 07:25:00 (CST)
Location: WILLMAR
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Low lying intersections in town were covered by water.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 05-SEP-05 07:10:00 to 05-SEP-05 07:10:00 (CST)
Location: PIERZ
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tree limbs were downed.
Flood in NORTHERN CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 29-NOV-05 21:00:00 to 30-NOV-05 11:45:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rain caused Bald Eagle Creek at Beech Creek Station to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 11 feet at 21:00 EST on the 29th, crested at 11.73 feet at 05:00 EST on the 30th, then fell back below flood stage at 11:45 EST on the 30th.
Heavy Snow in CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 28-NOV-05 20:00:00 to 29-NOV-05 20:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

A strong Pacific storm dumped heavy snow in the Oregon Cascade mountains. Mt Hood locations reported new snow totals of 12 to 15 inches, while Santiam Pass had 13 inches, and Willamette Pass reported 14.
High Wind in NORTHERN OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 03-NOV-05 03:00:00 to 03-NOV-05 12:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

A strong Pacific storm caused high winds along the Oregon Coast. sustained winds of 45 mph with gusts to 60 to 65 mph were reported near the mouth of the Columbia River and at Florence, and Garibaldi reported sustained winds of 48 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 28-SEP-05 18:30:00 to 28-SEP-05 18:35:00 (CST)
Location: ATTICA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Some power lines were blown down.
High Wind in C COWLITZ/N&NE CLARK/P X SW SKAMANIA, WASHINGTON
From 05-NOV-05 18:00:00 to 05-NOV-05 20:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A strong Pacific storm caused sustained winds of 46 mph at Cape Disappointment on the South Washington Coast. Sustained winds of 46 mph near Toutle in and reported strong winds near Kelso downed numerous foot to foot and a half diameter trees that contributed to widespread power outages in Cowlitz county.
High Wind in NORTHERN OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 05-NOV-05 16:00:00 to 05-NOV-05 20:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 45 MS
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

A Pacific storm caused sustained winds of 45 to 55 mph near the mouth of the Columbia River.Winds from the same storm blew several 10 inch diameter trees down near Swisshome in the Central Oregon Coast Range.
Flood in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 05-OCT-05 19:30:00 to 06-OCT-05 03:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Thunderstorms and showers produced rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches over parts of west central Oklahoma during the evening of October 5 and morning of October 6 and produced brief minor flooding along the Canadian River. The USGS river gage site near Bridgeport, OK recorded a crest at the flood stage of 14.0 feet at 2:30 am CST on October 6, and the river remained at flood stage from 2:00 am CST to 3:30 am CST on October 6. Only minor lowland flooding occurred along the Canadian River in northeastern Custer, southern Blaine County, northern Caddo County, and western Canadian counties.In addition, the heavy rainfall produced a brief crest above flood stage in northern Caddo County along Cobb Creek at the USGS river gage site near Eakley, OK. Cobb Creek near Eakley, which is a inflow data point for Fort Cobb Reservoir,  crested at 12.3 feet, 2.3 feet above flood stage, at 11:00 pm CST on October 5, and remained above flood stage from 7:30 pm CST on October 5 until 2:30 am CST on October 6. Brief lowland flood occurred along Cobb Creek which feeds into the headwaters of Fort Cobb Reservoir just downstream of the river gage site.
Flood in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 06-OCT-05 11:30:00 to 09-OCT-05 02:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Thunderstorms and showers produced rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches over parts of western north Texas during the evening of October 5 and morning of October 6 and produced minor to moderate flooding along the Little Wichita River in Archer and Clay counties. The USGS river gage site recorded a crest of 23.9 feet, 1.9 feet above flood stage around 1:00 am CST on October 8, and the river remained at flood stage from 11:30 am CST on October 6 to 2:30 am CST on October 9.Further downstream on the Little Wichita River and just downstream of Lake Arrowhead, the USGS river gage site near Henrietta, TX also recorded a crest above flood stage on October 8. The Little Wichita River near Henrietta crested at 20.5 feet, 2.5 feet above flood stage, at 3:00 pm CST on October 8, and remained above flood stage from 12:30 pm CST to 9:30 pm CST on October 8. Only minor lowland flooding occurred along the Little Wichita River in Archer and Clay counties during this event, and beneficial inflows into Lake Arrowhead helped raise lake elevations and conservation storage in the reservoir.
Flash Flood in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 02-OCT-05 01:10:00 to 02-OCT-05 09:00:00 (CST)
Location: POTTER
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water over road at K74 and Rooks Road.

Flash Flood in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 02-OCT-05 04:30:00 to 02-OCT-05 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: EFFINGHAM
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Water over road at K-9 and Haskell road.

Flash Flood in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 02-OCT-05 04:30:00 to 02-OCT-05 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: CUMMINGS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water over road at US 59 north of the county line road.
Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, MISSOURI
From 13-SEP-05 16:55:00 to 13-SEP-05 16:55:00 (CST)
Location: LUCERNE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Roof blown off small building.
Wildfire in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 27-NOV-05 16:30:00 to 30-NOV-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 1.5M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A powerful low pressure center tracked across the Central Plains on the 27th with a central pressure below 990 mb.  A swath of damaging winds and dew point temperatures in the single digits and teens swept into eastern Oklahoma behind the associated dry line during the afternoon and evening of the 27th.  The wind behind the dry line gusted to between 60 and 70 mph across a large portion of northeastern Oklahoma downing power lines in a number of locations.  Downed power lines sparked grass fires that quickly grew out of control, whipped by the strong winds and driven by the very low humidity and dry vegetation.  Many fires occurred; nine were very large and damaging.  Thirty-five homes were destroyed along with numerous outbuildings and automobiles.  About a dozen firefighters and residents suffered minor injuries including smoke inhalation and minor burns.  An estimated 35,000 acres were burned in this event in eastern Oklahoma.Update:  One of the men injured/burned in a wildfire in McIntosh County on November 27th died of those burns in late December.
Drought in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-05 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 10M
Crop damage: 500K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

With below normal precipitation for several months, drought conditions continued to increase across the area ending as D2 and D3 across much of the area. Precipitation amounts of 12 inches below normal were recorded in Oklahoma City for the end of the year, with amounts closer to 15 to 20 inches below normal for locations across the southeast. The drought conditions and warm temperatures during much of the month of December caused an increase in wildfire potential. Wildfires were easier to start and harder to contain due to the dry and frequently windy conditions. Numerous wildfires occurred across the area, especially during the last week of December. Several wildfires threatened parts of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. A special command post was created by the state to help coordinate area firefighting efforts. The wildfire conditions were briefly alleviated in a few locations due to some winter precipitation. However, temperatures quickly warmed back to well above normal and not enough precipitation fell to put a major dent in the drought conditions. Numerous structures were destroyed by the fires, along with lives disrupted due to either property damage and/or evacuations. There were approximately 175,000 acres burned and 150 homes and business damaged or destroyed, along with numerous outbuildings destroyed, during the month of December. Many large, round hay bales were also burned. The estimated damage was over $10 million, with an estimated damage to hay and pasture at over $500,000. The numerous wildfires and damages incurred caused many counties to ask for a federal declaration of emergency.The drought conditions were also causing lower lake levels which were affecting recreation activities. Area farm ponds were also drying up due to the lack of moisture. The dry ponds and scorched pasture lands caused many farmers and ranchers to sell their entire cattle herds.
Drought in HARDEMAN, TEXAS
From 01-DEC-05 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Without any significant precipitation for the past several months, drought conditions continued to increase during the month of December. The drought was at D2 by the end of the month. The lack of moisture was lowering lake levels and causing farm ponds to dry up. The dry conditions were also helping to increase the wildfire potential across the area.
Drought in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-05 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 60M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought conditions which began in May continued to plague the region in September.  A large area of east and north Texas was considered to be in severe drought (D2) as classified by the U.S. Drought Monitor.  The Texas Forest Service categorized North Texas at the highest potential risk for grass fires because of maximum drought conditions.  Several large grass fires burned dozens of acres across north Texas.  The drought caused significant agricultural impacts across the region.  Many farmers were only able to get 1-2 cuttings of hay this year, as compared to 3-4 cuttings in normal years.  Ranchers were forced to either sell their cattle before winter and plan to buy more next spring, or pay higher prices for hay.  The drought continued into October.
Thunderstorm Wind in EDMUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-SEP-05 16:27:00 to 05-SEP-05 16:27:00 (CST)
Location: MINA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Sixty mph winds downed many branches in Mina.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-SEP-05 16:45:00 to 05-SEP-05 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: WETONKA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Large branches were brought down by the high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-SEP-05 17:00:00 to 05-SEP-05 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: ABERDEEN
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Many large branches were downed.
Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 18-SEP-05 02:05:00 to 18-SEP-05 02:05:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Western part of city.
Winter Weather in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-OCT-05 05:00:00 to 25-OCT-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The first snowfall of the season across the higher elevations of the North Carolina mountains brought 1-3 inches of accumulation, mainly to areas above 4500 feet.
Heavy Snow in MCKEAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-OCT-05 07:00:00 to 25-OCT-05 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A deep low pressure system developing along the northern mid Atlantic Coast combined with a strong upper level low pressure system, leading to a swath of moderate to heavy wet snow across the higher elevations of central Pennsylvania beginning on Tuesday morning, and ending by Tuesday evening.  Snowfall accumulations generally ranged from 6 to 12 inches, with the highest amounts across elevations above 1800 feet. Some higher elevations of the Laurel Highlands received locally higher amounts in excess of one foot.The weight of the heavy wet snow, combined with nearly full foliage on many trees led to widespread fallen trees and tree limbs, as well as numerous power outages across the region.  In particular, over 7000 customers in Somerset County were without power, while an estimated 8000 in Clearfield County were without power.In addition to tree damage and power outages, the heavy snow and fallen tree limbs closed many roads across the higher elevations.
Flood in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 05-OCT-05 17:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

In Mille Lacs County, County Roads 1 and 2 flooded, and the intersection of Keystone Road and 110th Avenue was also under water.  In Kanabec County, water was over the road on County Road 11 at 153rd Avenue, and County Road 11 was barricaded for awhile in the City of Mora. County Road 47 was barricaded near Lewis Lake. Water was also over the roads in the southern portion of Kanabec county, but did not warrant barricades.  In Isanti County, Spencer Brook and the Rum River (in the area of Spencer Brook) flooded beyond its banks. Two roads were under water, and two cabins were partially flooded near the Rum River bridge (off of 307th Ave, from northwest to west of County road 7). The roads under water were Whiting Street NW and 307th Ave. NW.   In Chisago County, Interstate I-35 Southbound near Rush City and County Road 30 remained shut down for many hours. One to three feet of water was  reported over roads between Rush City and North Branch.  An official disaster was called by county officials. Ten to fifteen homes in Rush City had water up to their foundations and many streets were flooded. Five families were evacuated from an apartment building near the Rush City elementary school. The lower portion of the apartment complex incurred water damage to carpeting and wall board. Several townhomes in South Field Estates saw extensive flooding. One elderly woman in this area had to be rescued by boat during the overnight of the 4th.  Harte Avenue near Jacobson Elementary School was completely flooded and remained so into the morning of the 5th. Due to the standing water, school was cancelled for the day. Homes were sandbagged on 2nd Street in Rush City. Many fields in the Rush City Area and sod fields near North Branch had standing water into the morning of the 5th. In Washington County, Streets and Basements were flooded across much of the county.  Water rose up to four feet over lakes, streets and homes in some areas. The Woodbury Mayor signed a Declaration of Emergency during the early morning hours on the 5th.
Tornado in RAY, MISSOURI
From 27-NOV-05 17:59:00 to 27-NOV-05 18:02:00 (CST)
Location: LAWSON
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Tornado crossed into Ray county from Clay county in Lawson at 1759. The tornado moved north-northeast and dissipated 2 miles north of Lawson. Damage was noted to homes along 184th street to the east of US-69. Barn and tree damage was also noted along Raum Road just north of town.
Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 28-DEC-05 18:19:00 to 28-DEC-05 18:25:00 (EST)
Location: NEVILS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Thunderstorm winds blew a trailer off its foundation on Buie Circle Road.  A several hundred pound gas tank was blown over at Trinity Baptist Church on Nevils-Denmark Road. Trees and power lines were also knocked down on Nevils-Daisy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 28-DEC-05 18:00:00 to 28-DEC-05 18:05:00 (EST)
Location: METTER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds damaged a warehouse and a trampoline was blown across a street.

Hail in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 28-DEC-05 18:00:00 to 28-DEC-05 18:10:00 (EST)
Location: HOPEULIKIT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Nickel to quarter size hail fell for around 10 minutes and covered the ground.